Description
A classic roasted turkey recipe that ensures a moist and juicy interior with a rich gravy, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 14-15 pound young fresh, local turkey
- 1 stalk celery (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 garlic bulb halved
- 1 large sprig of rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chicken or turkey stock (for basting)
- ½ tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 turkey neck
- 3 turkey backs (skin and excess fat removed or 2 turkey wings)
- 1 large carrot (coarsely chopped)
- 1 onion (coarsely chopped)
- 1 large celery stalk (coarsely chopped)
- ½ tablespoon whole pepper corns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 6 cups turkey stock (or no salt added chicken broth)
- 2 cups water
- 6 cups turkey broth
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons flour
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- For the dry rub: Combine Kosher salt, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub the mixture over the turkey and refrigerate uncovered for an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 390°F (199°C).
- Cook the turkey: Place the turkey in a convection oven and roast for approximately 3 hours, basting with chicken or turkey stock every 30 minutes.
- Rest the turkey: Once cooked, let the turkey rest for 30 minutes before carving.
- For the turkey broth: In a large pot, add turkey neck, turkey backs, chopped carrots, onion, celery, peppercorns, bay leaf, rosemary, turkey stock, and water. Simmer for 2-3 hours.
- For the gravy: Use the drippings from the turkey, mix with flour and butter, and add broth to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Moist Juicy Roasted Turkey